Twitter Starts Fact Checking 5G-Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Tweets

The company appears to be applying the labels indiscriminately at the moment, including on tweets that simply mention 5G and the Corona beer brand. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Twitter is starting to fact check tweets that mention 5G-coronavirus conspiracy theories in an effort to curb misinformation.

Over the weekend, the company began placing the fact-check on tweets that mention 5G and the word “corona.” Under the tweet, a link will appear that says …